Pennsylvania (PA) Tax Rates — 2026

Income Tax 3.07%

Sales Tax 6.34%

Property Tax 1.49%

Income Tax

Type: Flat rate — 3.07% on all taxable income

Standard Deduction: N/A (uses personal exemptions or credits instead)

Sales Tax

State Rate6%

Avg Local Rate0.34%

Combined Rate6.34%

Groceries: Exempt

-0.23% vs national avg

Property Tax

Effective Rate1.49%

Median Annual Tax$3,022

+0.42% vs national avg (1.07%)

Retirement Income Tax

Social SecurityNO

PensionsEXEMPT

401(k) / IRANO

Estate & Inheritance Tax

Has Estate Tax: NO

Corporate Tax

Corporate Income Tax Rate: 7.99%

Additional Notes

Pennsylvania has the lowest flat income tax rate of any flat-tax state. All retirement income is exempt from state income tax once you reach retirement age (59.5 for IRA/401k, varies for pensions). Philadelphia and Pittsburgh levy local wage taxes. Has an inheritance tax (4.5%-15%).

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Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025; IRS Publication 17.